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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 730.03 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 730.03 and 342.69 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 730.03 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/730.03 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 730.03 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 250,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,173.98/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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